Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Fairwood, WA
About Fairwood
- Census-designated place (CDP) in north Spokane County, just west/northwest of Mead along Waikiki Road, one of Spokane's most established northern suburbs (sources: Wikipedia; Realtor.com Fairwood page, read September 24, 2026) - Largely residential: curving streets, planned subdivisions and family neighborhoods typical of the Regina Avenue corridor (source: Wikimedia Commons photo descriptions, read September 24, 2026) - Northwoods Park and the Fairwood Park & Ride sit just below the Five Mile Prairie bluff; the North Spokane Library serves the area - 50 active listings on Realtor.com as of September 24, 2026, with a median listing price of $569,950 — firmly north Spokane - Nearest commercial airport: Spokane International (GEG), about 25–30 minutes southwest
Home prices in Fairwood
The median listing price in Fairwood is $564,900.
Top places in Fairwood
- Northwoods Park — the CDP's signature neighborhood park
- Fairwood Park & Ride — transit gateway just below the Five Mile bluff
- Planned-subdivision entrances along Regina Avenue and Waikiki Road
- Mead High School
- North Spokane commercial corridor along Division Street (minutes away)
Commuting from Fairwood
- Driving: About 10 miles / ~22 minutes south via Waikiki Road and Division Street (US-395) into downtown Spokane. An easy, everyday commuter distance.
- Transit: STA Route 25 (Division) serves the Country Homes/Fairwood corridor and the park & rides just below the Five Mile bluff, running to the STA Plaza downtown (source: STA Route 25 schedule, effective September 2025, read September 24, 2026).
- Airports: Spokane International (GEG) — roughly 25–30 minutes southwest via I-90 or back roads.
Fairwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairwood, WA?
The median listing price in Fairwood is $564,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Fairwood, WA?
Driving: About 10 miles / ~22 minutes south via Waikiki Road and Division Street (US-395) into downtown Spokane. An easy, everyday commuter distance.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.